Scotty Nguyen
Poker player Scotty Nguyen won almost $2 million when he became champion of the 2008 World Series of Poker on June 30. It is Nguyen's fifth World Series of Poker bracelet.
Fast Facts
- Given name: Thuan Nguyen
- Born: October 28, 1962
- Where: Nha Trang, Vietnam
- Age 11: Escaped to Taiwan
- Age 13: Emigrated to Chicago, Illinois
- Relocated to California shortly thereafter
- 1998: First World Series of Poker win
- 2006: Won World Poker Tour championship
Quotes
- "You call this one, and it's gonna be all over, baby."1
- "That's poker, baby."2
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